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Theory-generating design science research
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2013 | Information Systems Frontiers | Citations: 0
Authors: Beck, Roman; Weber, Sven; Gregory, Robert Wayne

Abstract: A frequently mentioned challenge in design science research (DSR) is the generat ... Expand

Abstract: A frequently mentioned challenge in design science research (DSR) is the generation of novel theory above and beyond information technology artefacts. This article analyzes the DSR process and extends established frameworks for theory generation to exemplify improvements to theory generation through methods of grounded theory development. On a conceptual base, we developed a theory-generating DSR approach which integrates methods of grounded theory development with established DSR methodology. This combination enables a design theorist to generate theoretical knowledge that extends the applicable knowledge base. We do not elaborate this combination on a meta-level, but rather provide a process model for researchers in form of an extension of a well-known DSR model to combine both methods in a pluralistic research design. With this suggested research approach, scholars can draw theoretical insights from analytical abstractions and can improve the development of IT artefacts in a structured way to avoid failure or repair loops. Collapse

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Topics: problem solving

Methods: theory development design theory design artifact business process modeling theoretical contribution

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Comparing Two Software Design Process Theories
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2010 | DESRIST | Citations: 0
Authors: Ralph, Paul

Abstract: This paper explores an ongoing conflict concerning the nature of software design ... Expand

Abstract: This paper explores an ongoing conflict concerning the nature of software design. This conflict manifests itself as antagonism between managers and developers, debates about agile vs. plan-driven methodologies and aspiring developers’ dissatisfaction with their courses. One side views design as a plan-driven information processing task involving rational decision-making (the Reason-Centric Perspective), while the other views design as an improvised, creative task involving naturalized decision-making (Action-Centric Perspective). Each perspective includes an epistemology, theory of human action and a software design process theory (an explanation of how software is created in practice). This paper reports the results of an exploratory questionnaire study that comparatively and empirically evaluated the two process theories. Results clearly favor the Action-Centric process theory: the Sensemaking-Coevolution-Implementation Framework. Collapse

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Topics: systems design systems development website Twitter blog

Methods: survey design theory design process qualitative interview qualitative coding

Theories: function-behaviour-structure model design process theory co-evolution theory

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Theory-generating design science research

Comparing Two Software Design Process Theories